(2024-05-21). World Mourns 'Tragic Loss' Of Iranian President Raisi. popularresistance.org Leaders and officials from several countries began to offer their condolences to Iran on 20 May following the announcement of the deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials in a helicopter crash northwest of the country. | "In Russia, the President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian were known as true, reliable friends of our country," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday morning. | "Their role in strengthening mutually beneficial Russian-Iranian cooperation and trusting partnership is i…
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(2024-05-21). Israeli drones strike bike in south Lebanon's Mansouri area. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- An Al-Mayadeen correspondent reported that Israeli drones targeted a motorbike in Mansouri, southern Lebanon. No details have been released about the entity targeted.The Israeli military stated that they targeted an armed cell as it entered a military building belonging to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Additionally, Israeli warplanes launched a raid on the town of Aita al-Shaab.In response, Hezbollah announced that they targeted the Al-Marj site with appropriate weapons to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and their resistance. They also struck the Jal al-Alam site with missiles, resulti…
(2024-05-21). Germany silences pro-Palestinian voices while profiting from arms sales to Israel. greenleft.org.au 
While Germany cracks down on free speech and debate over Israel's genocidal war in Palestine in the name of 'protecting Jews and fighting antisemitism', its military industrial complex is making mega profits from the sales of weapons to Israel, writes Mary Merkenich.
(2024-05-21). Iraqi resistance targets Eilat with drones, intercepted by Israeli defense. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Iraqi Islamic Resistance announced that they attacked a vital target in the Israeli city of Eilat using two kamikaze drones. The Israeli army confirmed that its defense systems intercepted two suspicious objects in the skies over Eilat, as well as a drone in the Golan Heights.A video circulating on social media shows the interception of the drones. Israeli Channel 13 reported that one of the flying objects was intercepted off the coast of Eilat.‚ÄÉYoav Zeyton reported at 23: 35 that fighter jets intercepted a UAV heading from Syrian territory to Israeli territory. According to an ID…
(2024-05-21). Condolences and anti-imperialist solidarity on the passing of Iranian president, foreign minister and companions. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network raises our voice to join those of the Palestinian, Arab and regional forces of the resistance in expressing condolences for and solidarity with the Iranian people and nation on the tragic passing of president Ebrahim Raisi, foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and their companions in a helicopter crash on Sunday, 19 …
(2024-05-21). Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Confirmed Dead in Helicopter Crash. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-21). Pride and Palestine. indybay.org The 41st Pride Parade in Long Beach was generally a joyous occasion. But naturally, amid the party atmosphere was serious subjects like AIDS prevention/treatment, parents supporting their LGBTQ offspring, Planned Parenthood, and sobriety. There was also sponsorship by local businesses such as Hamburger Mary's as well as corporations including Disneyland, Walmart, Boeing, Gelson's, and major banks. But attention was also drawn by to Palestine (apparently by unaffiliated activists). See video at very bottom of article/pix.
(2024-05-21). Iran's President Raisi joined BRICS, called to drop US dollar, pushed for multipolar world. geopoliticaleconomy.com Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash, sought to unite the Global South against Western imperialism. He joined BRICS, advocated de-dollarization, supported Palestine, promoted a "Look East" strategy toward China and Russia, and allied with Africa and Latin America.
(2024-05-21). Iran launches probe into helicopter crash killing Raisi, senior officials. geo.tv 
NDMO says all bodies including Raisi's are identifiable, hence, there is no need for DNA test…
(2024-05-21). Inside Donald Trump's $100m private jet that made headlines last week. geo.tv 
Former US president's Boeing 757 private jet features 24K gold-plated seatbelts…
(2024-05-21). One killed, many hurt as severe turbulence hit London-Singapore flight. geo.tv 
Boeing 777-300ER was carrying 211 passengers, 18 crew hit by severe turbulence…
(2024-05-21). Iranian presidential election to be held on June 28 after deadly helicopter crash. muslimmirror.com ANKARA : Iran on Monday declared that it would be holding an early presidential election on June 28 following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. According to state-run news agency IRNA, the announcement of the date for the country's 14th presidential elections came after a meeting between the heads of the …
(2024-05-21). Funeral Ceremonies for Iranian President Raisi's Death Begin. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Iran began the funeral ceremonies for President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. | RELATED: | The events commenced in Tabriz, the capital of the northwestern province of East Azerbaijan and the largest city near the crash site in the mountainous area of Varzeqan. | Thousands of people took to the streets of Tabriz to see the truck carrying…
(2024-05-21). Death of Iranian president in yet to be explained helicopter crash further destabilizes a blazing Middle East. wsws.org Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian were among eight people killed in a Sunday afternoon helicopter crash in northwest Iran.
(2024-05-21). Oliver Eagleton: Stakeholder Capitalism, Again. newleftreview.org Oliver Eagleton on Will Hutton, This Time No Mistakes. Lessons for the incoming Labour government on humanizing British capitalism, from a proselytizer of Blair's Third Way.
(2024-05-21). Thousands mourn Iran's Raisi in Tabriz procession after helicopter crash. aljazeera.com Iranians are observing the second of five days of public mourning announced by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
(2024-05-21). Iran mourns tragic deaths of president and foreign minister. ecns.cn People mourn victims of the helicopter crash near Varzaqan County in Tehran, Iran, May 20, 2024.
(2024-05-21). Wild speculations after chopper carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashes. ummid.com Wild speculations about the whereabouts of Ebrahim Raisi are on after one of the helicopters in the convoy of the Iranian President crashed in Iran's East Azerbaijan province near Jolfa, around 375 miles northwest of Tehran Sunday.
(2024-05-20). Foreign Minister shares condolences to Iranian people over fatal helicopter accident. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed deep condolences on Monday over the unfortunate death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash.
(2024-05-21). UN Security Council rejects Russia bid to ban weapons in space. scmp.com US envoy accuses Russia of diplomatic gaslighting after launching a new 'counterspace weapon'.
(2024-05-20). Iran mourns tragic deaths of president and foreign minister. ecns.cn People mourn victims of the helicopter crash near Varzaqan County in Tehran, Iran, May 20, 2024.
(2024-05-21). Foreign Minister shares condolences to Iranian people over fatal helicopter accident. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed deep condolences on Monday over the unfortunate death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash.
(2024-05-21). Nat'l Public Holiday Announced for Day of Mourning after Iran President's Martyrdom. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran declared a national public holiday for a day of mourning after the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and a number of others in a helicopter crash.
(2024-05-21). Funeral of President Held in Iran's Tabriz. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The funeral procession of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and seven others killed in a helicopter crash began in the northwestern city of Tabriz on Tuesday.
(2024-05-21). Gaza War Confirms Risks of Robotics, AI Weapons. ummid.com Recent tragic experiences in Gaza have confirmed the fears of those scientists who have been warning about the use of AI and robotics in weapon systems and warfare.
(2024-05-21). Dhoni opens up on preferred social media platform, his less activity on digital platforms. devdiscourse.com Former Indian and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) title-winning captain MS Dhoni opened up on his preferred social media platform and why he prefers to largely stay away from social media platforms. Dhoni played for CSK in the ongoing IPL 2024, under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, to whom he handed over the captaincy ahead of this season. His team crashed out of the playoffs race after a loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Saturday. CSK finished at the fifth spot with seven wins, seven losses and 14 points and crashed out of the final four race due to an inferior net r…
(2024-05-21). Mourners in Iran begin days of funerals for president Raisi and others killed in helicopter crash. scmp.com Tens of thousands of Iranians gathered Tuesday to mourn president Ebrahim Raisi and seven members of his entourage who were killed in a helicopter crash on a fog-shrouded mountainside in the northwest.
(2024-05-21). US says it was 'unable' to provide Iran assistance after Raisi helicopter crash. scmp.com The United States said that arch-enemy Iran sought assistance over a helicopter crash that killed president Ebrahim Raisi, as Washington meanwhile offered condolences.
(2024-05-21). Iran to Hold Presidential Election on June 28. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranians will elect a new president in a nationwide election on June 28 after the passing away of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.
(2024-05-21). Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi, FM Hossein Amir-Abdollahian declared dead in chopper crash. ummid.com Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian have died in a helicopter crash in the northwestern province of East Azarbaijan, it has been officially confirmed a litte while ago Monday May 20, 2024.
(2024-05-21). South Asian leaders and countries mourn Iran's Raisi. ecns.cn Leaders of other South Asian countries also expressed their grief and paid their respects after the death of the president in a helicopter crash that also killed Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
(2024-05-21). One passenger killed, 30 hurt as flight hit by severe turbulence ; check details. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: In a tragic incident, one passenger was killed while 30 others were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore was hit by severe turbulence. The Singapore-bound Boeing 777-300ER was diverted to Bangkok and landed at 15: 45 local (08: 00 GMT).The Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore was forced to make an emergency landing in Thailand after being hit by severe turbulence. Boeing 777-300ER was carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members. It departed from Heathrow Airport in London on Monday evening. However, it met with severe turbulence over the Bay of Bengal, south…
(2024-05-21). Israel says 'it wasn't us' after Raisi Iran chopper crash. newarab.com 
Israel has denied any involvement in a Hardliners Ebrahim Raisi, While there has…
(2024-05-21). 'Eli Kouptar': Israeli channel falls for joke about Raisi crash. newarab.com 
The joke, made to look like a person's name and derived from the word "helicopter", first appeared on a Telegram channel. Eli is also a common Hebrew first name. | The "news" was read out by political analyst Daniel Ha…
(2024-05-21). US muted response to Raisi's death shows icy relations with Iran. newarab.com 
The sudden Following the fatal helicopter crash of Raisi and seven others, including the country's foreign minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, there have been only a handful of comments from US public officials. | Several right-wing members of Congress wrote on soci…
(2024-05-21). Who was Iran's Ebrahim Raisi, killed in a helicopter crash. newarab.com 
Ebrahim Raisi, Iran's hardline president who was elected in 2021, Who was Ebrahim Raisi? | Prior to his tenure as president, the ultra-conser…
(2024-05-21). More countries declare national mourning over President Raeisi's martyrdom. presstv.ir Following the martyrdom of President Raeisi in a helicopter crash, many countries around the world have announced national mourning ceremonies.
(2024-05-21). IRGC: Raeisi's epic, inspiring role must always remain alive. presstv.ir Iran's IRGC expresses its condolences over the martyrdom of President Raeisi and his entourage in a chopper crash.
(2024-05-21). IRIB World Service head offers condolences over President Raeisi's martyrdom. presstv.ir The head of the IRIB World Service expresses his condolences over the martyrdom of Iranian President Raeisi and his companions in a helicopter crash.
(2024-05-21). Explainer: How will new Iranian president be elected after Raeisi's martyrdom? presstv.ir After the tragic demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi in a helicopter crash on Sunday, all eyes are now on the new election and his likely successor.
(2024-05-21). Iranians mourn President Raeisi martyrdom as funeral ceremonies begin. presstv.ir Millions of Iranians participate in a massive funeral procession in Tabriz for President Ebrahim Raeisi and his companions who were martyred in a helicopter crash.
(2024-05-21). Tehran: Martyrdom of president, foreign minister will not change Iran's policy. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Ministry says the martyrdom of President Raeisi and foreign minister Amir-Abdollahian will not disrupt the country's regional and international role.
(2024-05-21). Profile: Mohammad Mokhber, who will serve as Iran's interim president. presstv.ir Following the tragic death of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash in northwestern Iran, Mohammad Mokhber has taken charge as the interim president.
(2024-05-21). 'Saddened and shocked': World leaders extend condolences after Raeisi's martyrdom. presstv.ir World leaders extend condolences to the Iranian government and nation over the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raeisi in a helicopter crash in the country's northwest.
(2024-05-21). Leader: Iranian nation lost 'sincere, valuable' servant. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei expresses his condolences over the martyrdom of President Raeisi and his companions in a helicopter crash.
(2024-05-21). Judge Napolitano and I Discuss Iran, the ICC and General Cavoli. sonar21.com 
There is a lot of speculation swirling through social media regarding the death of Iran's President and Foreign Minister and others in, what appears to be, a tragic helicopter crash. Some assert that a group of Western-backed commandos inserted into Iran and laid an ambush with a shoulder-fired missile. I discount that as improbable. To carry that out, for starters, the team would have to know the flight path of the helicopter. Then they would have to deploy via vehicle and foot to that location. The movement would have had to start at least two days before the helicopter lifted off from Azerbaijan. | The w…
Hezbollah launches drones at Israel following Thursday assassination | Israel is expected to present its defence over new hearings ordered by the International Court of Justice | | Smoke rising above the northern Israeli town of Metula following an attack from Lebanon amid cross-border fighting betwe…
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